self defense: Mass Shootings: Driven by Evil or a Desire for Celebrity Status?
- 08/22/19 08:18 AM
If all a gunman, who opened fire and randomly killed nine people, wanted was 15 minutes of fame, he could have achieved this running naked into the field at a major league baseball game. At least one criminologist believes that the driving force behind mass shootings is a desire for celebrity status. According to Adam Lankford, a criminologist at the University of Alabama, they want to be famous. But this theory has holes. You don’t have to kill people to be famous, and since when are murderers treated like celebrities? Since when does celebrity treatment include prison food? If it all came down to … (4 comments)
self defense: Woman Murdered after Man Tricks Her with Lost Puppy Ruse
- 08/20/19 06:44 AM
This entire post is brutal and for some, hard to read. But if there is a woman or girl in your life might benefit from being freaked out, read it and forward and share it. We’ve all heard about the man approaching a child, showing her a picture of his “lost” puppy, asking the child to help him look for “Truman” or “Roxie.” The child goes off with the predator – never again seen alive. You’d think that no ADULT could ever fall for this scheme. But at least one woman, 36, did. Now maybe Kimra Riley, mother of a toddler, had never … (9 comments)
self defense: Woman Voluntarily Sits in Truck of Man Who Creeped Her Out
- 10/30/18 05:26 AM
Who does this? Morna Brennen did this when she was 22. She and a few friends went to a bar and stayed there late. At some point while they were there, a man took an interest in Morna. But she was creeped out by him and pretty much ignored him. Later when it was time to leave, Morna and one of her friends went out into the biting cold and dark parking lot. Her friend was going to drive her home. Suddenly, someone from near the bar called out the friend’s name. The friend told Morna to wait for her, that she’d be right back. So Morna … (4 comments)
self defense: Self- Defense Options You Might Not Know About
- 04/10/18 08:00 AM
If you are like most people, you probably haven’t done a lot of thinking about what you would do in a situation involving physical assault. Why would you? I mean, it’s unpleasant and scary. Further, depending on your physical makeup, you may think you’d probably lose anyway. However, you don’t have to have an MMA fighter’s body to defend yourself. Attackers often look for targets who are unsuspecting. One of attackers “tools of the trade” is the element of surprise. So, live like your heads on a swivel which means be aware and do things like park your car or walk only … (3 comments)
self defense: Should You Fight or Take a Flight When Being Attacked?
- 03/06/18 06:52 AM
I am a big believer that people should run away from an attacker. If a bad guy gets into your home and he often wants to cause you pain, RUN as quickly as you can to the nearest door. If you are in a corner or you have to protect a loved one, you might have to fight him. Most of us are taught to not hurt other people. We teach our children to have manners and to be kind to others. This is a process known as “civilized conditioning,” and it allows us to live in a civilized society. However, sometimes violence … (14 comments)
self defense: 5 Improvised Secret Self-Defense Weapons
- 08/02/16 12:03 AM
Cane If you use a cane, take “cane-fu” classes if possible. Yes, it’s a thing. A sturdy cane with a strong handle works best. Do not assume you can fight with a cane just because you need one to walk. Avoid a cane with a hidden knife or sword unless you specifically train to fight with a blade. A person’s first instinct with a cane-like device for self-defense is to wield it in a horizontal path as though swinging a baseball bat. This is wrong, as it can easily be seen in progress by the person you’re trying to ward off; … (11 comments)
self defense: 1 in 4 Female Undergrads sexually assaulted
- 11/02/15 09:52 PM
One in four (25 percent) of college women reported they received unsolicited sexual contact while in college, says the recent Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey of 150,000 students. How can on-campus safety be heightened? Students should have a hardcopy and smartphone-stored list of contact information for all kinds of help. The school’s emergency and security numbers should be on speed dial. Memorize key numbers in case your phone is stolen or the juice dries up. Ditch the headphones when walking outside. See if the campus has a security escort service. Take self defense classes often. Many college campuses have martial … (2 comments)
self defense: Self-Defense and Sexual Assault Prevention
- 08/14/15 11:28 PM
If you reach your hand to a strange dog loose on the street to pet it on top of the head, and it mauls your hand, whose fault is this? One camp would put most of the blame on the dog owner. But most people would blame the victim. But everyone with half an ounce of sense would agree on one thing: Whose fault it is has NOTHING to do with the importance of doing whatever it takes to prevent a dog attack. This same principle applies to sexual assault against women. An article on vice.com says that feminist Julie Lalonde isn’t too … (2 comments)
Don’t be oblivious to your surroundings. Observe everything 50-100 feet around the perimeter of your body as you move from point A to point B. Note anything that seems out of place, like a car that’s taking all the same turns you are. A pedestrian following you may veer off at a side street, then re-emerge to catch up with you. Slow down. If you’re walking, stop and fiddle with a shoelace … (19 comments)
self defense: Safety Concerns: Do Agents Need To Be So Accessible?
- 02/08/08 01:26 AM
Safety Concerns: Do Agents Need To Be So Accessible?by Robert SicilianoReal estate sales can feel like a continual popularity contest. Obviously you, as agents, are much more than that. Of course you want buyers and sellers to think of you when its time to make a move. Agents place ads in the real estate section of the local paper. You put your photos and contact information on signs. Some of you even rent billboards.FREE Agent Online Powerhouse Kit including a FREE business consultationAnd now, with the Web, you include your listings on your brokers' sites and your own personal pages. Your … (7 comments)
If all a gunman, who opened fire and randomly killed nine people, wanted was 15 minutes of fame, he could have achieved this running naked into the field at a major league baseball game.
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